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As part of Operation Reentry North Carolina (ORNC), ECU, Community Colleges near military bases and in Greenville and regional manufacturers collaborate to provide unemployed and exiting veterans a residential training course entitled Tools for Advanced Manufacturing for Veterans (TFAMFV). ORNC seeks to eliminate reintegration and workforce gaps and capitalize on this once-in-a-generation opportunity to engage, employ, and retain veterans. The course lasts 11-13 days; accommodates 25 participants; and provides a rapid training and employment process for veterans entering civilian life, while supporting advanced manufacturers seeking to hire technically skilled and leadership-oriented employees. Participants may earn three national credentials: Lean/Six Sigma yellow belt; OSHA 30 card; and an ACT National Career Readiness Certificate™. They are able to take additional ACT WorkKeys® assessment tests. They receive Innovation/Design training, resume and academic guidance. Classes are held at the university, community college, city hall and local manufacturing facilities. The goal is to capitalize on veteran knowledge and experience, position veterans to contribute at local firms, and facilitate their successful reintegration. Local firms host classes, sponsor lunches, and conduct “speed interviews” to introduce companies and prospective employees. Registration costs are supported by ECU’s Champions of Freedom Fund. While veterans prepare to begin civilian careers, their families are introduced to the city and region and the diverse opportunities and services. View the full case study at: http://universityeda.org/value-to-members/best-practice-sharing/awards-of-excellence/2014-awards-of-excellence/awards-of-excellence-2014-finalists/operation-reentry-north-carolina/TRANSCRIPT
UEDA Awards of Excellence2014 Talent Development
Operation Reentry North Carolina:
Tools for Advanced Manufacturing for Veterans
Ruthann Cage East Carolina University
2014 Talent Development UEDA Awards of Excellence
ECU research projects for Veteran/Family Reintegration
• Health & Wellness
• Education
• Economic Opportunity (TAMV)
Rehabilitation ★ Resiliency ★ Reintegration
Operation Reentry North Carolina
UEDA Awards of Excellence 2014
Military to Civilan Employment
• Exiting service members
• Translating skills• Certifications• Matching needs
to employers
2014 Talent Development
UEDA Awards of Excellence 2014
Supply &Demand
Single pilot program (July 2013) offered in GreenvilleTAMV replicated at locations near NC military bases
(Ft. Bragg, Cherry Point, Seymour Johnson AFB)Currently more than 300 transitioning vets on wait
list Industry partners queued for Speed Interviews
2014 Talent Development
UEDA Awards of Excellence 2014
Allies Innovate
ECU NC Community Colleges Industries, region & state Military Bases City / County Governments Private Donors - Champions of Freedom
2014 Talent Development
UEDA Awards of Excellence 2014
Impacts
Industry hires highly-trained, leadership-oriented employees and retains them in NC
Regional productivity increases Family financial security gainedFamily stress of unemployment avertedHigh unemployment avoided in communities
2014 Talent Development
UEDA Awards of Excellence 2014
Victories
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Secure employment
Enroll in Higher Education
Veterans servedCertificates:
ACT Career ReadinessACT Work Keys examsOSHA 30 certificateLEAN/ Six Sigma Yellow BeltOther certificates
Innovation/Design presentationContacts w/industry (4-5)
2014 Talent Development UEDA Awards of Excellence
Ruthann CageDirector
Industry & Economic Development
East Carolina University
ECUinnovate.org/ornc